SpaceX's midnight spy satellite launch quietly set a new record
SpaceX successfully launched a classified NRO satellite using a Falcon Heavy rocket, marking the first time the NRO has utilized this vehicle. The mission also set a company record by landing four boosters in a single day.
Why it matters
The increased frequency and capability of SpaceX launches are critical to national security and the commercialization of space.
Falcon Heavy launched its first NRO mission while SpaceX landed four boosters in one day.
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